Getting urgent medical help is critical to survival and recovery.
Patients from migrant communities can face challenges in finding the right assistance.
September 12 to 18 is National Stroke Week and were urged to think FAST and act fast as soon as we notice signs of stroke.
Stroke is one of Australias biggest killers and our leading cause of disability.
A 2014 Stroke Foundation report found of half a million stroke survivors in Australia, two-thirds of them have sustained a disability.
While stroke is more prevalent amongst older people, it doesn't discriminate on the basis of age.
When it comes to identifying stroke, the key is to think of the word F-A-S-T and act fast.
While waiting for an ambulance dont give the patient drugs or drinks.
Recovery can be extra challenging for those from migrant backgrounds as language and cultural issues can make access to health services more complex.
Another common concern is a lack of interpreters from certain communities.
